Ferry to Patras, Ancona ▷ Patras

Ancona ▷ Patras

Information about AnconaThe port of Ancona is the first Italian port for international traffic of vehicles and passengers, with more than 1.5 million passengers and 200,000 TRUCKS every year, and one of the first in the Adriatic for goods.The regional capital, Ancona directly overlooks the sea and has about 100,000 inhabitants. Its geographical position, situated on a promontory of Monte Conero, makes it a port city projected towards the Balkans. Founded by the Greeks, the city of Ancona grew considerably when the emperor Hadrian expanded the small harbour. After becoming Byzantine rule first, and then a free city, was one of Republics.In 1532 he became part of the Papal States. The soul of the city is definitely the port. Of strategic importance for the traffics always Adriatic port of Ancona is one of the landmarks for the city's economy.

Information about Patras0 information about Patras 2 the Greek city of Patras is located approximately 215 km west of Athens and is the capital of the region of Western Greece, the Peloponnese North Visitors to the city should begin their exploration by Aghiou Nikolaou (Ayiou Nikoláou), the most famous pedestrian street of the cityà A stroll through its cobbled streets will reveal the presence of large colorful neoclassical mansions Guests can also visit the Castle, built in the second half of 6? century adC on the ruins of the ancient Acropolis Its walls enclose an area of approximately 22 square meters, the Castle consists of a triangular outer compound reinforced with towers and bastions There are several places near Patras that honor the famous Greek poet Kostis Palamas whose house is an interesting building as it is lil place where he was born When he moved to Athens became the place where the family Serao (Italy) lived and where he was born Italian writer Matilde Serao Today it houses the institution Kostis Palamas The most famous statue dedicated to him is Ypsila Alonia Square